Local · no upload · no watermark
Deep Clean PDF
Rebuild a safer share copy — metadata, embeds, and form residue cleaned locally.
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About this tool
Deep Clean rebuilds a safer share copy in your browser: flatten forms, drop common embedded files, strip catalog extras (OpenAction/JS markers when present), and clear Info metadata.
It is forensic-lite — not an NSA-grade wipe of every stream. Run Hidden Content Auditor first when you want a leak-risk report.
How to use Deep Clean PDF
- 1Open an unlocked PDF.
- 2Choose whether to flatten form fields.
- 3Run Deep Clean, review the report, download the cleaned PDF and optional privacy receipt.
You need
- An unlocked PDF you are allowed to share
Frequently asked questions
Is Deep Clean a forensic wipe?
No. It is a practical scrub for email and share prep: rebuild pages, clear Info metadata, flatten forms, and drop common embeds/catalog extras. It does not claim to erase every hidden stream.Are bookmarks and outlines kept?
Often not. Pages are copied into a new PDF, which may drop bookmarks and some advanced structures. Prefer that trade-off when the goal is a safer share copy.When should I use Deep Clean vs Remove metadata?
Remove metadata clears common Info fields only. Deep Clean goes further (forms, embeds, catalog markers). Run Hidden Content Auditor first if you want a leak-risk report.Does Deep Clean upload my PDF?
No. Cleaning runs entirely in your browser. Download a privacy receipt if you need a local processing record.